WHAT'S ON AT GORILLA, MANCHESTER
What's On at Gorilla, Manchester
Gorilla is a live music bar and grill in the heart of Manchester offering live music, events, and performances. Situated on Whitworth Street under the railway arches, Gorilla offers a bar grill, a gin parlour, live music and dancing. With a capacity of 550, this venue offers an intimate feel, whilst remaining large enough to welcome emerging and established acts from around the globe.
Gorilla opened in 2012 and has built itself a solid reputation as a key fixture on the gig circuit and is recognised as a prominent modern venue within Manchester for providing grass roots music. An eclectic mix of music can be enjoyed at Gorilla, from indie to rock, soul, R&B, and DJ’s.
Gorilla also hosts club night, comedy shows, gigs, events, party nights, private parties, and everything in between. Events to look forward to include Chris Hawkins, 80s Day Disco, Bad Suns, Ladytron, Jordan Ward, and Yellow Days. See what’s on at Gorilla below and book tickets online.
Gorilla is a live music bar and grill in the heart of Manchester offering live music, events, and performances. Situated on Whitworth Street under the railway arches, Gorilla offers a bar grill, a gin parlour, live music and dancing. With a capacity of 550, this venue offers an intimate feel, whilst remaining large enough to welcome emerging and established acts from around the globe.
Gorilla opened in 2012 and has built itself a solid reputation as a key fixture on the gig circuit and is recognised as a prominent modern venue within Manchester for providing grass roots music. An eclectic mix of music can be enjoyed at Gorilla, from indie to rock, soul, R&B, and DJ’s.
Gorilla also hosts club night, comedy shows, gigs, events, party nights, private parties, and everything in between. Events to look forward to include Chris Hawkins, 80s Day Disco, Bad Suns, Ladytron, Jordan Ward, and Yellow Days. See what’s on at Gorilla below and book tickets online.
Most Popular Shows and Events at Gorilla, Manchester
What's On at Gorilla, Manchester
Ricky Warwick (The Almighty / Thin Lizzy / Black Star Riders)
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 13 November 2026
Growing up in northern Ireland on a diet of Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Motorhead, and the Ramones, Ricky Warwick started performing with New Model Army in the late '80s before helping to form U.K. punk band the Almighty in 1988. Aft...Mason Hill
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 14 November 2026
One of the most hard-hitting and engaging bands to emerge from the British rock scene in years, Glasgow's Mason Hill have been traded high in their home country for some time, and for some they are even the hopefuls of UK Rock! Their anthe...Good Health Good Wealth
NOW PLAYING: Chase & Status Sub Focus Dimension & Hybrid Minds
Gorilla, Manchester
Wednesday 18 November 2026
NOW PLAYING brings the music of your favourite artists together for one night, taking the tracks from your headphones to a proper club sound system....Republica
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 20 November 2026
Formed in the early 90's, Republica have achieved sales of over 3 Million, albums going Top 5 in UK, US and Europe and achieving Platinum Sales Worldwide. The track 'Ready To Go' went to No. 1 in 18 countries and has been featured in Holly...The Bracknall
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
With a sound that wrestles Brit Pop nostalgia into gritty modern-day Indie Rock, the Bracknall are a grass roots guitar band from the unlikely London suburb of Collier Row: steadily emerging in the last three years as one of British Rock &...The Bracknall - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 21 November 2026
'If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first.' Carl Barat...feeble little horse
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 24 November 2026
feeble little horse is naturally delighted to present their third full-length LP, bitknot. The album was written, arranged, produced, and recorded by Sebastian Kinsler, Lydia Slocum, and Jake Kelley across their respective homes in Pittsbu...High Fade
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 27 November 2026
Discover the electrifying, intoxicating High Fade: the most exciting thing to happen to funk since the '70s. Get your funk on. ...Bed By 10pm - Manchester
LEAP
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 1 December 2026
Indie rock sad boys LEAP are on the verge, in every sense of the word. Bubbling with anticipation, whether it's the palpable energy at their explosive sold out shows across the UK and Europe, or landing in Shazam's top 50 viral playlist, t...Genesis Owusu Manchester Tickets
mustbejohn
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 4 December 2026
Emerging London-based Hertfordshire artist mustbejohn's unique sound draws influences from House, Garage, and UK Rap. ...Vistas
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Formed at school in Edinburgh and developing a tight bond while fawning over records from The Strokes, Two Door Cinema Club and more, Vistas are as tight-knit a bunch as you'll find, and this sense of community and togetherness defines the...Vistas Manchester Gorilla
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 5 December 2026
Scruff of the Neck & Academy Events presentsVistasListen: https://open. spotify. com/artist/5YA1c6yVkPnflTLMfOgjzcFacebook: https://www. facebook. com/vistasband/?fref=tsInstagram: https://www. instagram. com/vistasmusicSaturday 05 Decembe...Vistas Manchester Tickets
Boston Manor
Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 December 2026
Blackpool melodic pop punk outfit Boston Manor were formed in Blackpool in 2013, spurred on by the lack of a local music scene. Fort heir debut EP, they teamed up with Manchester-based Throwing Stuff for a split record and, along with the ...All My Friends Daytime Disco
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 19 December 2026
Dave Masterman presents the best indie day disco around, straddling the two best cities in the world - Manchester and London. Expect a huge day of indie pop bangers, with previous special guest DJ sets including comedians Elis James, John ...
Friendly Fires
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 15 January 2027
Mercury Prize-nominated St. Albans indie rock trio Friendly Fires released their eponymous debut in 2008, spawning the UK Top 30 hit "Kiss of Life". Their song "On Board" was featured in TV commercials for Nintendo's Wii Fit and the trail...Dave Hause and The Mermaid
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 16 January 2027
Having spent 3 years on tour with The Gaslight Anthem, AFI, Frank Turner, Social Distortion, Chuck Ragan, The Bouncing Souls and more, it's safe to say that Philadelphia folk punk rocker Dave Hause is doing something right. His music is ra...
LIMEWIRED: A 2000s Nostalgia Party - Manchester 2027
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 23 January 2027
MANCHESTER Limewired is back A 2000s nostalgia party celebrating the era when music wasn't streamed - it was downloaded....Lauren Sanderson
Gorilla, Manchester
Monday 1 February 2027
Blending pop, R&B, and hip hop, Indiana's Lauren Anderson is a singer, songwriter, and rapper with a motivational message and a devoted social media following, originally gaining early attention for her YouTube cover of Maroon 5's "She ...Slow Pulp Manchester Tickets
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Manchester
Gorilla, Manchester
Saturday 6 February 2027
Grab your besties for the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic sing-along anthems, feel-good energy, cocktails & dancing....The Felice Brothers
Gorilla, Manchester
Thursday 11 February 2027
Fitting neatly into a long tradition of American folk storytelling, embracing what came before while offering their own unique 21st Century twists along the way, New York's The Felice Brothers manage to walk that delicate tightrope between...Night Lovell
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 21 February 2027
Canadian rapper Night Lovell, the son of MC Renegade, grew up in a highly musical environment and has embraced a dark and mysterious atmospheric sound with tense beats and haunting vocal samples. His songs have a brooding atmosphere, with ...The Vaselines
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 26 February 2027
The Vaselines have long been celebrated by musicians and music enthusiasts across genres and across the globe, including super-fan Kurt Cobain, and came to define the sly wit and irresistible pop hooks of the 80's Scottish indie scene. For...
THE MEFFS
Gorilla, Manchester
Friday 5 March 2027
Frantic female fronted Frank Turner-produced Britpunk duo from Colchester, louder than a four piece. Â ...King Buffalo
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 7 March 2027
Rochester, NY's King Buffalo invade your ears with heavy driving riffs and a familiar groove. Psychedelic, blues and stoner overtones combine with thunderous bass and drums, reminiscent of heavy 70's rock. A wall of sound, a trio of soarin...King Buffalo + Spirit Mother
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 7 March 2027
Divergent promotions presents by arrangement with One Fiinix Live?King Buffalo + Spirit MotherSunday 7th March 2027Gorilla?King Buffalo will be playing at Gorilla on March 7th to support their recently announced new album "Doomslayer" rele...
Emma Ruth Rundle
Gorilla, Manchester
Tuesday 6 April 2027
Emma Ruth Rundle's forthcoming Engine of Hell is stark, intimate, and unflinching. For anyone that's endured trauma and grief, there's a beautiful solace in hearing Rundle articulate and humanise that particular type of pain not only wit...Darren Kiely
Gorilla, Manchester
Sunday 18 April 2027
Hailing from a quaint town in Co. Cork, Ireland, Darren Kiely's folk-infused pop sound originates from his inherited love of traditional Irish music, intertwined with modern influences such as The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and Noah Kahan....Darren Kiely Manchester Tickets
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